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Minimum Wage Would Be $33 If It Had Kept Pace With Wall Street Bonuses
While financial sector workers enjoy a bonus bonanza, low-wage workers haven't gotten a raise in nearly a decade.
Trump Proves the Tax System Is Rigged to Reward the Rich
Donald Trump proves the tax code spawns risk, debt and speculation, for which everybody else pays the price.
Biden’s Climate Policy Sounds a Lot Like Obama’s
Biden's “middle road” climate approach may appeal to swing voters, but it's not enough to save the planet.
What People in Kentucky Coal Country Really Think About a Green New Deal
Residents across the state have said they will not wait around for their sluggish politicians to act.
Trump Has Defied Nearly All Subpoenas. What Can the House Do?
There are four possible avenues to enforce the congressional contempt citation against William Barr.
The Exploitative Gig Economy Is Not “the Future of Work”
Wednesday's ride share workers' strike proves the gig economy is still vulnerable to traditional labor organizing.
ALEC Wants to Make Protest Illegal in Illinois
Dangerous anti-protest legislation is working its way through state assemblies all across the U.S.
A Lag in Fundraising Casts Doubt on DNC’s 2020 Influence
The DNC continues to lag the RNC in fundraising, causing problems for Democrats preparing for an expensive battle.
A Green New Deal Must Prioritize Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative farming has the potential to heal our planet by creating a massive carbon sink.
Mitch McConnell’s Plot to Seize Full Power for the GOP Is Working
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is the gravedigger of democracy.